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XXXVIII. Slovenian International Men's Amateur Championship 2016 May, 19th – 21st 2016

I. Venue ‐ Slovenian International Men’s Amateur Championship 2016 ‐ Counting event for World and European Amateur Ranking

Golf course: Golf Bled ‐ www.golfbled.si

II. Date May, 19th – 21st 2016

III. Conditions A) 72 holes of stroke play (4 rounds)

Thursday ‐ 19th May, 1st Round 18 holes Friday ‐ 20th May, 2nd Round 18 holes Saturday ‐ 21st May, 3rd and 4th Round, each 18 holes

For the 3rd and 4th round the players with the best 50 results and ties over the first 36 holes will qualify. The remainder will be eliminated. In the event of a tie for the first place the winner will be decided by a hole‐by‐hole playoff. For any further tie the winners will be decided based on the final stipulated 36, 18, 9, 6, 3 holes or last hole, in that order.

B) The Championship is to be played in accordance with the Rules of Golf as Approved by the R & A Rules Limited & USGA., and the Local Rules as approved by the Championship Committee.

C) The ball the player uses must be listed on the current List of Conforming Golf Balls issued by The R&A Rules Limited & USGA. Penalty for breach of this Condition: Disqualification

D) Driving Clubs Any driver the player carries must have a club head, identified by model and loft that is named on the current List of Conforming Driver Heads issued by the R&A & USGA. Penalty for making stroke with club in breach of condition: Disqualification

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IV. Eligibility Amateurs – men, who are members of a Golf Club that is member of National Association / Federation / Union. Exemptions The following will be exempt from the ballot provided this satisfies the handicap requirements: ‐ The Slovenian Golf Association nominates ten (10) players.

V. Limit of exact 90 Competitors shall be eligible to compete, with an exact handicap of 4,4 strokes or handicap and better, certified by the respective Handicap authority and must be validated on the entries date of entry. If the number of entries exceeds 90, places in the starting field will be decided by handicap ballot.

VI. Nations Cup Teams consist of 3 players of the same nationality, 2 best results per day and per round will count. Each country can enter two teams.

Teams must be named before Competition, one the day before the start of Championship until 03.00 p.m.

The Competition will take place on the first 2 days (19th, 2oth); stroke play, each day 18 holes. After 36 holes played the winner is the team with the best result.

In the event of a tie for the first place the winning team shall be decided by better result from the best team member. In case of other ties the better result on last 36, 18, 9, 6, 3, 1 hole will decide.

VI Prizes The winners will receive the Challenge trophy of the Slovenian Golf Association up to the third rank. ‐ International Slovenian Men’s Championship ‐ Nations Cup 1st –3rd place ‐ International Slovenian Men’s Amateur Championship 1st – 3rd place

VII. Championship Committee Slovenian Golf Association

VIII. Entries Entries must be made on the official Entry Form only.

The Golf Association of must receive entry Form not later than Monday, 2nd May 2016 till 12:00 a.m., by e‐mail or fax fully completed.

Entrants must in all respects conform to the Rules of Amateur Status and shall sign the declaration to that effect contained in the Entry Form. Entry Fee: 120 EUR (official practice day, gala dinner after 2nd day are included).

Participants are kindly requested to pay this amount on arrival at the Administration and Information centre at the golf club. In case the participant does not pay the fee, he will be not allowed to compete.

Free practice 1 day prior to the championship; Starting times for the practice round should be round: registered and confirmed by: Bled Golf Course Tel.:+386 (0) 1 200 99 01 Fax.:+386 (0) 1 200 99 03 E‐mail: [email protected]

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Registration: All Players must register at the reception Bled Golf Course on the day before the Championship until 03.00 p.m.

A competitor who does not register up to this date and time is liable to be withdrawn from the championship. If a player is unable to register personally, a registration by another person, via fax or e‐mail will be accepted.

Program Wednesday Arrival, registration and accommodation 8:00 – 15:00 Free training starting times 19:00 Opening ceremony

Thursday 7:30 First round 18 holes

Friday 7:30 Second round 18 holes 19:00 Official dinner and Prize giving Nations Cup

Saturday 7:30 Third round 18 holes 13:00 Fourth round 18 holes 19:00 Prize giving and closing ceremony

Additional Slovenian Golf Association information Dunajska 5, SI‐1000 , Slovenia T:+386 1 430 3200; F:+386 1 430 3201 E‐Mail: golfzveza@golfzveza‐slovenije

Accommodation: OFFICIAL HOTELS ‐ HOTEL KRIM*** ‐ Bled; HOTEL *** ‐ Ribno

 ALL RESERVATIONS SHALL BE MADE DIRECTLY TO THE HOTEL. th  WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION UNTIL 4 of May 2016 TO GUARANTEE THE SPECIAL RATE AND SPACE AVAILABILITY

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HOTEL RIBNO 3*

The Ribno Hotel is very close to the Slovenian Alpine pearl of , in the idyllic village from which it takes its name. Its location ‐ on the fringes of a spruce forest with abundant birdsong ‐ delights all those who long for peace and relaxation in close contact with nature. Every hotel room is equipped with cable TV, telephone, mini bar and bathroom with bathtub or shower, while most also have a balcony or terrace. The whole hotel is covered by wireless internet access

The package is inclusive of:  Minimum 3 days overnights in a double room with half board  1 x coffee and cake at hotel Ribno  free use of the whirlpool and saunas at the hotel Ribno  a 20% discount on the admission to the swimming pool complex at the Živa Wellness Centre  a 20 % discount on drinks & food & dessert in Vila Prešeren (at the lake Bled)  VAT

Price per person in € This offer is valid between 17.05. – 22.05.2016 Double room per person, per night: 39,00 € Single use per person, per night: 54,00 €

Supplements:  Tourist tax: + 1,27 € per person per night  Single use: + 15 € per night Discounts:  one child up to 12 years on extra bed, sharing room with two adults: free of charge  one child up to 12 years, sharing room with one adult: supplement for single use applies, child free of charge  one child from 12 up to 15 years on extra bed, sharing room with two adults: 50 % discount  one child from 12 up to 15 years, sharing room with one adult: 30% discount  Family room (connected rooms): 2 children from 2 till 12 year: 40 % discount

Free‐of‐charge cancellation: 5 days prior to the arrival Payment conditions: credit card guarantee or 30 % pre‐payment upon reservation Reservations: upon request and availability

Hotel Ribno ‐ Contact for reservations: Marjeta Šifrer, Product Manager tel: +386 4 578 34 44, fax: +386 4 578 32 00 e‐mail: info@sportina‐turizem.si

We reserve the right to alter the rates.

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HOTEL KRIM 3*

The Krim Hotel is in the heart of Bled, merely a stone's throw from Lake Bled and in the immediate vicinity of the sports hall and bus and car park. It boasts a rich more than 50‐year tradition and offers numerous possibilities for a relaxing or active holiday. The hotel is especially popular with sportspeople, groups of tourists and leisure guests seeking comfortable and accessible accommodation in the centre of events. All rooms are equipped with telephone, satellite TV, bathroom with bathtub or shower and free‐of‐charge wireless internet access. Most rooms also feature a balcony.

The package is inclusive of:  Minimum 3 days overnights in a double room with half board  1 x coffee and cake at K‐bar  free use of the whirlpool and saunas at the hotel Krim  a 20% discount on the admission to the swimming pool complex at the Živa Wellness Centre  a 20 % discount on drinks & food & dessert in Vila Prešeren (at the lake Bled)  VAT

Price per person in € This offer is valid between 17.05. – 22.05.2016 Double room per person, per night: 39,00 € Single use per person, per night: 54,00 €

Supplements:  Tourist tax: + 1,27 € per person per night  Single use: + 15 € per night Discounts:  one child up to 12 years on extra bed, sharing room with two adults: free of charge  one child up to 12 years, sharing room with one adult: supplement for single use applies, child free of charge  one child from 12 up to 15 years on extra bed, sharing room with two adults: 50 % discount  one child from 12 up to 15 years, sharing room with one adult: 30% discount

Free‐of‐charge cancellation: 5 days prior to the arrival Payment conditions: credit card guarantee or 30 % pre‐payment upon reservation Reservations: upon request and availability

Hotel KRIM ‐ Contact for reservations: Natalija Šahraj, Sales Manager or Peter Krajnc, Reservations Manager Tel: +386 4 579 75 22, fax: +386 4 579 71 00 e‐mail: natalija.sahraj@sportina‐turizem.si or peter.krajnc@sportina‐turizem.si

We reserve the right to alter the rates.

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